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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,285.53, 226,714.28 and 88,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,285.53, 226,714.28 and 88,834.03 is: 122,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,285.53 : 226,714.28 = 88,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,285.53/226,714.28 = 88,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,285.53x = 226,714.28 × 88,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,285.53x = 20,139,942,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,942,139.99/164,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,591.09

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